Lowland single malts are single malt whiskies distilled in Scotland’s lowlands. The region is home to seven distilleries which are both currently producing and commercially available: Ailsa Bay, in Girvan; Annandale Distillery in Annan; Auchentoshan near Clydebank; Bladnoch in Galloway; Daftmill in Fife; The Glasgow Distillery in Glasgow; and Glenkinchie distillery near Edinburgh.
Several new distilleries have begun to produce new-make spirit in recent years, including Kingsbarns distillery and InchDairnie distillery,both in Fife, and Lindores Abbey,at Ardgowan,
At least six other lowland single malts are still available, but are no longer distilled: Rosebank, Kinclaith, St. Magdalene, Ladyburn, Inverleven, and Littlemill.
As a region, the Lowlands have been more strongly associated with grain whisky and blended whisky than malt whisky. Blended whisky often uses a high proportion of Lowland malt, as the less intense flavour profile means it does not dominate the other constituent whiskies.
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Littlemill 29 Year Old Private Cellar Edition 2019 No.258 70cl, 47.3%
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A rare chance to try whisky from the sadly closed Littlemill Distillery! This is the 2019 edition of the Private Cellar release, and the whisky itself was aged for 29 years before being bottled up at 47.3% ABV. This set comes with a handsome presentation case, a 5cl bottle of the whisky (so you can taste it without having to open the full bottle), and even a piece of stave from a Littlemill cask! A release of 600 bottles.
Littlemill 29-year-old, the latest expression from Littlemill’s Private Cellar collection, will be released this September, using liquid carefully selected from some of the last remaining casks to be laid down at the Littlemill Distillery.
Now recognised to have been the oldest licensed distillery in Scotland, the distillery fell silent in 1994 and was destroyed by fire in 2004, making this liquid exceptionally rare and covetable.
Littlemill 29-year-old is the third release from the Private Cellar Collection, each crafted by Master Blender Michael Henry in Littlemill’s traditional Lowland ‘floral’ style. This latest release places emphasis on developing the wood character and only 600 bottles will be released across the world.
The liquid is contained within a bespoke Glencairn crystal decanter etched with an illustration of the River Clyde and a silver star signifying the Littlemill distillery’s location. Situated in Bowling on the banks for the River Clyde, it would prove to be a defining factor in the distillery’s success, opening important trade routes to key cities including Glasgow and Edinburgh when the Forth and Clyde Canal was completed in the 1790s.
The beautifully crafted presentation box also includes a 5cl miniature of the liquid, a piece of an original Littlemill cask, and a booklet sharing the fascinating history of the Littlemill distillery with tasting notes from Master Blender Michael Henry.
Whisky production at Littlemill, situated in Bowling on the banks of the River Clyde near Glasgow, continued until the distillery fell silent in 1994 and was subsequently destroyed by fire in 2004, never to produce a drop again.
Eden Mill Single Malt Limited Release First Bottling No.178 70cl, 47%
What you are looking at here is the first single malt whisky to be distilled in St Andrews for more than 150 years. Bottled back in 2018, this limited-edition Scotch was the first release from the Eden Mill distillery. There were just 300 individually numbered bottles of this when it was launched, containing Lowland single malt aged in French and American virgin oak casks, and Pedro Ximénez casks.
Category Single Malt
Distillery Eden Mill
BottlerDistillery Bottling
Bottling series Limited Release
Vintage 2014
Cask Type American & French Virgin Oak quarter casks
Number of bottles 178 / 300
Strength 47.0 % Vol.
Size700 ml
Label individually numbered
St Magdalene 40 Year Old 1982 Private Collection Gordon & MacPhail 70cl, 54.8%
Gordon & MacPhail’s Private collection range contains exceptionally mature whiskies from silent distilleries and this St Magdalene is no exception. Spending 40 years in a refill American hogshead has left this whisky with aromas of pomander, orchard fruit and cocoa powder on the nose, leading to poached pear, walnut and marzipan on the palate.
St Magdalene A legendary lost distillery, also known as Linlithgow, closed in 1983.
Also known as Linlithgow, this lost Lowlands distillery was built in the mid-18th century by Sebastian Henderson and operated for well over 200 years before being closed in the great cull of 1983.
It had passed to A & J Dawson in 1798 before being acquired by DCL in 1912. The distillerywas re-equipped in 1927 andhad its own floor maltings until 1968, after which it bought in malt from Glenesk.
Despite a capacity of around 200,000 gallons a year of production, there were no official bottlings during its lifetime, and most malt fans had barely heard of it until a series of stunning Rare Malt bottlings (as St. Magdalene) in the mid-to-late 1990s. It is now one of the most lamented lost distilleries (the buildings have been converted to private housing), and Rare Malt bottlings are hungrily seized upon by aficionados and collectors alike.
Category Single Malt
Distillery St. Magdalene
Bottler Gordon & MacPhail (GM)
Bottling series Private Collection
Vintage 1982
Bottled 2023
Stated Age 40 years old
Cask Type Refill American Hogshead
Casknumber 2094
Number of bottles165
Strength 54.8 % Vol.
Size 700 ml
Drinks By The Dram Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2024 Edition) 75cl, 48.1%
December! The best time for cosy fireside sipping, and this Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram will keep you stocked up with a daily dose of deliciousness all the way up until Christmas. Behind each door, a different sample of peaty whisky awaits, sourced from an array of impressive producers, and it’s not just Scotland that uses peat you know – there are a few smoky examples from other global producers in the mix here too! There are 25 30ml wax-sealed samples in total, meaning you’ll have no trouble keeping track of the days as Christmas draws near. If you’re after a gift for a whisky lover who enjoys the smoky side of things and a classic Islay profile, or you yourself are a bit of a peat fiend, this is the Advent Calendar for you.
Drinks By The Dram Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar (2024 Edition) 75cl, 45%
Get your tasting glasses ready folks, the Whisky Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram is back, ready to guide us through the dark days of December and into the shining fairy lights of Christmas! There are 25 different samples of incredible whisky to explore here, spanning an array of styles and origins, and sourced from some of the most exciting producers around. What better way to get into the festive spirit, and what a supreme gift this would make for a whisky lover.
Drinks By The Dram Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar (2024 Edition) 75cl, 48.1%
Transport your tastebuds to Scotland this Christmas with Drinks by the Dram’s Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar! It’s jam-packed with 25 incredible samples of whisky, sourced from some of the best distilleries and producers across Scotland. Each day of Advent, take a peek behind a door and you’ll discover a different 30ml wax-sealed dram, waiting for you to crack it open and indulge in the majestic liquid within. What better way to get in the festive spirit, and what better gift for a Scotch whisky fan?
North British 35 Year Old That Boutique-y Whisky Company 70cl, 45.8%
North British 35yo TBWC
That Boutique-y Whisky Company is well known for its excellent independent bottlings, and its much adored label artwork designed by Emily Chappell, which is celebrated here as one of Boutique-y’s Label Editions! This limited edition 700ml bottle contains a spectacular single grain whisky from the North British distillery that enjoyed a nice long 35-year stay in a refill hogshead. The label features a character seen on previous North British Boutique-y bottlings. He usually looks a bit sinister with his eye patch and white cat, but the lovely lilac background has softened that evil air, so he now looks rather friendly and approachable after all.
A release of 329 bottles.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company bottles limited edition whiskies from a variety of renowned distilleries as well as producing award-winning blends, all adorned with cultish graphic novel-style labels. The brand won Spirits Bottler of the Year at the 2023 Spirits Business Awards, and Blender of the Year went to Sam Simmons, captain of the Boutique-y clan who oversees every one of these releases.
Bladnoch 2001 22 Year Old Canasta Cream Sherry Cask 70cl, 49.5%
This 22-year-old Bladnoch was aged in a Canasta cream sherry cask. It offers an expression that bursts with notes of rich dried fruits, dark chocolate, and a hint of spice, showcasing the depth and complexity developed over two decades of maturation.
Distillery Bladnoch
Bottler Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie Vintage Release
Vintage 2001
Bottled 2024
Stated Age 22 years old
Cask Type Canasta Sherry Butt
Number of bottles 1000
Strength 49.5 %
Vol.Size 700 ml
Three Scottish Brothers 20 Year Old (70cl, 40%)
Three Scottish Bros 20yo
A glorious single grain Scotch, matured for a generous 20 years, and bottled up by Three Scottish Brothers. We don’t know the story of the brothers, but they appear to have a talent for bottling up superbly well-aged whisky, at a rather favourable price.
Auchentoshan 2007 Sherry Butt The Samurai Kirsch Serie Signatory Vintage (70cl, 54.7%)
This whisky was distilled on 31/10/2007 and has been matured in sherry cask #1 before being bottled by Signatory Vintage on 15/10/2020.
Signatory Vintage were established in 1988 by Andrew Symington and are one of Scotland’s most prolific independent bottlers. Their offices and bottling facility are located next to Edradour distillery, which they have also owned since 2002.
One of 704 bottles.
Distillery Auchentoshan
Bottler Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling serie Samurai Vintage
31/10/2007 Bottled 15.10.2020
Stated Age 13 years old
Cask type Sherry Butt
Unchill filtered, uncoloured
Cask number 1
Number of bottles 171 / 704
Strength 54.7%
Vol.Size 700 ml
Auchentoshan 2007 Sherry Butt The Samurai Kirsch Serie Signatory Vintage (70cl, 54.7%)
This whisky was distilled on 31/10/2007 and has been matured in sherry cask #1 before being bottled by Signatory Vintage on 15/10/2020.
Signatory Vintage were established in 1988 by Andrew Symington and are one of Scotland’s most prolific independent bottlers. Their offices and bottling facility are located next to Edradour distillery, which they have also owned since 2002.
One of 704 bottles.
Distillery Auchentoshan
Bottler Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling serie Samurai Vintage
31/10/2007 Bottled 15.10.2020
Stated Age 13 years old
Cask type Sherry Butt
Unchill filtered, uncoloured
Cask number 1
Number of bottles 293 / 704
Strength 54.7%
Vol.Size 700 ml
Greign 20 Year Old Lowlands Single Grain (70cl, 40%)
Greign 20 Year Old Single Grain
Greign is a Single Grain Whisky from the Macduff distillery. The original founders of the distillery buy exceptional old casks for the maturation of their whiskies. The Greign was matured in a mixture of sherry casks and freshly burnt-out casks, making the single grain a smooth, full-bodied dram.
A deliciously creamy single grain Scotch whisky here, matured for 20 years before being bottled up. Two decades has given this one plenty of time for its flavour profile to develop all those hallmark yummy grain notes, so expect toffee, honey, and cooked fruits notes by the bucket-load.
Category Single Grain
Bottler John Dewar & Sons Ltd. (JD&S)
Bottling serie Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Bottled 2020
Stated Age 20 years old
Cask Type American ex-Bourbon casks, Spanish ex-Jerez Sherry casks
Strength 40.0 % Vol.Size 700 ml
Label Selected by Stephanie Macleod, Master Blender
Bladnoch 30 Year Old Release 2023 70cl, 45.5%
Introducing the oldest Bladnoch’s release, a 30-year-old Single Malt Scotch whisky matured in a combination of Oloroso sherry and Moscatel casks.
Made from two exceptional and rare casks, the Bladnoch 30-year-old Release is matured in a combination of Oloroso and Moscatel Sherry casks. The exquisite whisky imparts floral notes with dried apricots and nutmeg. On the palate, you can expect a rich almond and marzipan flavour along with Seville oranges, the finish is surprisingly light and fruity with a hint of cracked black pepper.
Limited to a 950-bottle release worldwide.
Pure Scot Midnight Peat 70cl, 44.5%
Pure Scot is for the radicals, the mavericks and the individuals. Midnight Peat is their drink for when the sun goes down.
Beside the last embers of a glowing bonfire, amongst the smoky haze of an underground bar, or seizing a moment of spontaneity, Pure Scot Midnight Peat is for the explorers of the night.
Finished in smoky, spicy ex-peated whisky casks, Midnight Peat is designed by acclaimed Master Distiller, Nick Savage in collaboration with Australian cocktail bartenders
Pure Scot Virgin Oak 70cl, 43%
Handcrafted and seamlessly finished in virgin American Oak casks at Bladnoch Distillery. Enjoy the smooth texture with a long-lasting refreshing honey finish.
Pure Scot Signature 106 70cl, 53%
A higher-proof version of the Pure Scot blend, created by combining Bladnoch single malt with selected malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland. Notes of toffee, freshly malted barley and stem ginger are supported by subtle hints of smoke and a lingering spiciness.
Pure Scot Signature 70cl, 40%
Created by Bladnoch’s master distiller Ian MacMillan, Pure Scot is a blended Scotch whisky which combines whisky from the aforementioned Bladnoch with whisky from Speyside, the Highlands and Islay (as well as grain whisky). It picked up a gold medal at the San Francisco Spirits Competition in 2018 and at the Scotch Whisky Masters in 2017 and 2016.
Bladnoch Talia Rare Release 70cl, 45.5%
A brilliantly bold Bladnoch! Talia is a fab single malt from the Lowland distillery which has enjoyed its maturation in a combination of Oloroso sherry and Californian red wine casks, bringing oodles of fruit notes to the table, while keeping the classic Bladnoch grassiness at the heart of the dram.
Bladnoch Samsara 70cl, 46.7%
The first of three new releases from Bladnoch in early 2017 to celebrate the reopening of this Lowland distillery. Although it doesn’t carry an age statement, it’s said to be made up of whiskies that are a minimum or 8 years old and well as older, rarer whiskies. First fill Californian red wine and bourbon casks were used for maturation, whilst ‘Samsara’ appropriately enough means ‘rebirth’.
Bladnoch The Ageing Dragon Series Iteration IV 70cl, 51.5%
The fourth release from Bladnoch’s Dragon series was matured in both ex-red wine hogsheads and first-fill bourbon casks stored in the coldest parts of the distillery’s warehouses. You can expect notes of polished oak and honey on the palate, followed by sweet oak, blackberries, and warm spices.
Bladnoch The Decision Dragon Series Iteration V 70cl, 53.1%
The Decision is the final addition to the Bladnoch Dragon series quintet, displaying the distillery’s blending expertise. This limited release has been matured in Hungarian Tokaji wine and Spanish Canasta sherry casks, resulting in a rich and complex flavour profile. You can expect notes of coffee cream, crushed red grapes and apricots with a subtle hint of nutmeg.
Bladnoch 19 Year Old 2023 Release 70cl, 46.7%
The 2022-release of Bladnoch 19 Year Old is a fruity, spicy single malt that was matured in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. Aromas of black liquorice, honeysuckle and peppery oak fill the nose, complemented by notes of dried apricots, nutmeg, almonds and liquorice throughout the palate.
Bladnoch 11 Year Old 70cl, 46.7%
It’s the 2022 release of Bladnoch’s 11 Year Old single malt! This expression spends its eponymous 11 year maturation exclusively in ex-bourbon casks, before being bottled up at 46.7% ABV. Excellent stuff, packed with character.
Bladnoch Alinta 70cl, 47%
Smoky single malt from the Bladnoch Distillery here, dubbed Alinta, after the indigenous Australian word found in several Southern Australian languages for “fire” and “flames”. You can see the connection there – smoky whisky, “fire”. This expression was drawn from a combination of first-fill bourbon casks and first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, making for a richly-flavoursome whisky.